Revolution And The New Nation (1750-early 1800s)
Brief profiles of the first five Presidents of the United States describing how each helped to shape the nation from 1750 to the early 1800s.
920
year: 2008
copies: 4
call number/section: 920
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subjects: washington, george, adams, john, jefferson, thomas, madison, james, monroe, james, presidents, united states
Advertising To Children
Discusses the marketing of products to children, the history of kids as consumers, the effects of directing fast food advertisements toward children, what should be done to limit the use of sex and violence in ad campaigns, and other controversial issues about consumerism.
659.1
year: 2009
copies: 7
call number/section: 659.1
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The Holy City Of Jerusalem
Provides an overview of the history of Jerusalem, focusing on some of the city's architecture.
720
year: 2003
copies: 6
call number/section: 720
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How To Analyze The Works Of Stephen King
Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the works of Stephen King and provides summaries of his famous books as well as critiques of each.
813
year: 2011
copies: 1
call number/section: 813
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Money-making Opportunities For Teens Who Like To Write
Describes job opportunities for readers with writing skills, and provides information on working with editors, avoiding plagiarism, and using social networking to market one's writing.
808.02
year: 2014
copies: 5
call number/section: 808.02
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The Capture And Killing Of Osama Bin Laden
Provides information about the capture and killing of the founder of al-Qaeda, Osama Bin Laden, examining the events that led to this mission and discussing how it impacted American society.
958.1
year: 2012
copies: 14
call number/section: 958.1
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The 2011 Japan Disasters
Examines the events of the 2011 Japan earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters, along with the world response to these crises.
952.05
year: 2012
copies: 12
call number/section: 952.05
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Obesity & Food Policing
Examines the food policing debate as it relates to obesity. Includes graphics, a timeline, research, and sources for additional information.
362.19
year: 2008
copies: 4
call number/section: 362.19
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subjects: obesity
Poverty
An overview of the issue of poverty. Discusses the root causes of poverty and its impact on homelessness, education, and health.
362.5
year: 2010
copies: 2
call number/section: 362.5
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subjects: poverty
Apple
Explores the history of Apple Computer, Inc., and describes the rise of the company's founder, Steve Jobs.
338.7
year: 2012
copies: 14
call number/section: 338.7
lexile: 1200
Social Networking
Provides information about the beginning and development of MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter and depicts what led the founders to develop their groundbreaking companies.
302.3
year: 2011
copies: 11
call number/section: 302.3
lexile: 1180
subjects: social networking
The Three Mile Island Nuclear Disaster
Examines the accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in 1979, and presents the history of nuclear power in the U.
363.17
year: 2012
copies: 3
call number/section: 363.17
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Tiananmen Square Protests
An account of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing, China, where students gathered to call for more individual freedom.
951.05
year: 2011
copies: 2
call number/section: 951.05
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One Direction
Examines the lives of the members of One Direction and their success in the music industry.
920
year: 2013
copies: 7
call number/section: 920
lexile: 900
Greece
Photographs and text explore the history, geography, culture, government, economy, people, and landmarks of Greece.
949.5
year: 2013
copies: 3
call number/section: 949.5
lexile: 1180
subjects: greece